Spookytooth Posted May 13, 2019 Author Share Posted May 13, 2019 Right then, thanks to @giemme, @Nikolay Polyakov, @bbudde, @The Spadgent, and @VT Red Sox Fan. A quiet day on our anniversary, I didn`t get parole... On with the build, after that brief interlude building the Typhoon . Laid down some primer on the remedial`s, then sprayed the XF 2 White bout. Then the wheels. Tamiya XF 85. A bit shabby but nowt that a spot of white won`t hide LOL. When I get some that is, ran out while spraying. Anyhow, what to do next? Coffee..... All comments welcome. Simon. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 10 hours ago, Spookytooth said: A bit shabby but nowt that a spot of white won`t hide LOL. I use a diluted black paint for the tires; the diluted paint move capillary around the wheel disc and your tires take a great shape. I’m glad to see your progress, Simon! 👍 It’s a wise choice to use an XF-2 instead of gloss or a semigloss white - in my opinion, the flat white has a better coverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted May 14, 2019 Author Share Posted May 14, 2019 7 hours ago, Nikolay Polyakov said: I use a diluted black paint for the tires; the diluted paint move capillary around the wheel disc and your tires take a great shape. Cheers Nikolay, I will remember that for future builds. As for the XF 2, by the time she`s give a coat of varnish, more than likely satin at the end, it should look OK. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Lookin’ good. 🤩 Johnny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted May 16, 2019 Author Share Posted May 16, 2019 Right, thank you @VT Red Sox Fan, @Nikolay Polyakov, @The Spadgent, and @giemme for the kind words. I have my Mum arriving today, so between making things ready I managed to lay some Very Dark Grey down on these few parts. Cockpit coaming and Exhaust areas. Rear decking and engine part. And finally canopy gear and the rear doors to the "Bump stick" I also did the inside of the canopy but the batteries died in the camera. Any how, lets see what I can do over the next week. All comments welcome. Simon. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Nice progress, Simon! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted May 16, 2019 Author Share Posted May 16, 2019 Thanks @Nikolay Polyakov, she is getting there. Time is on my side by the looks of it. Out with the XF 20 Light Grey. Right, I managed to get some batteries quickly, and was able to take a few more pics. Canopy outer done. Intakes done. And on the fuselage too. And the missiles as well. Well, that`s about it for today. I might be able to squeeze in some bench time tomorrow. All comments welcome. Simon. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Nice progress, smooth paint job Ciao 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Yep, nice progress Simon. Looking good so far. Cheers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VT Red Sox Fan Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 Smooth paint job--why XF-20 on only the front half of the Sidewinders--really looking great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 Great progress. Layering up the paint nicely. 🤩 Johnny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted May 20, 2019 Author Share Posted May 20, 2019 Thanks @giemme, @bbudde,, @The Spadgent, things progressing, well were... @VT Red Sox Fan, the rear of the missiles are Dark Grey according to the destructions. Base ball fan I take it? I follow The Pats in NFL. Right I have got my mum visiting for a week, so not much time to spend on the bench. But got this done. Exhaust pipes? A pity nowt will been seen once fitted. As for the front end, I see a lot of Anglo Saxon expletives coming on. Yep , possibly the Dremel clone and grinding wheels to remove a lot of plastic inside. For now I will find something else to do. I know draw out some templates for the camo. All comments welcome. Simon. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 6 minutes ago, Spookytooth said: I see a lot of Anglo Saxon expletives coming on. Hello Simon, oh that's nicely said. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 2 hours ago, Spookytooth said: , possibly the Dremel clone and grinding wheels to remove a lot of plastic inside Sounds the way to go 2 hours ago, Spookytooth said: For now I will find something else to do. I know draw out some templates for the camo. That would call for some Anglo Saxon too... for me, at least Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted May 20, 2019 Author Share Posted May 20, 2019 1 minute ago, giemme said: That would call for some Anglo Saxon too... for me, at least They are not too bad Giemme, blobs more like. 2 hours ago, bbudde said: Hello Simon, oh that's nicely said. Cheers Well we cannot upset the Mods can we LOL. And Hi back good sir. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted May 20, 2019 Author Share Posted May 20, 2019 Well, with a bit of time on my hands, I got this lot sorted. Templates for the dark grey blobs. Next up, the area which I will have to probably reduce. And finally, I masked up the missiles for the above dark grey. That`s about it for tonight. All comments welcome. Simon. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Interesting masking job Looking forward to how it turns out! Ciao 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Looking good. Fingers crossed for the grinding. Johnny 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 38 minutes ago, The Spadgent said: Looking good. Fingers crossed for the grinding. Johnny It will probably the end of the week before I get chance to, busy up to then. Thanks @giemme, and @bbudde, getting there. Right, a quick chance today at the bench. Sprayed then masked up the tail feathers. And yes Giemme, an interesting paint job, as many shades of grey as your build, 4 so far. Here is the camo. Well that was it for today. All comments welcome. Simon. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Oooh that paint scheme looks ace. 😍 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 15 minutes ago, The Spadgent said: Oooh that paint scheme looks ace. 😍 It`s one of those that goes against the grain so to speak. Having to lay down the darkest colours first for easier masking. Although some of the masking is going to be fun.... especially the leading edges... Simon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 On 5/20/2019 at 5:44 PM, Spookytooth said: Well we cannot upset the Mods can we LOL. Shouldn't we by time or chance? Nice work on that. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 9 hours ago, The Spadgent said: Oooh that paint scheme looks ace. 😍 Agreed! Great job already, Simon - very neat masking Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted May 24, 2019 Author Share Posted May 24, 2019 OK thanks folks. A question for you lot. The colour call out is this. A = FS 36375 = XF 66 B = FS 36251 = XF 20 C = FS 36176 = XF 54. Here are the colours. Here is the plan again. What are peoples opinions? All comments welcome. Simon. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 On 21/05/2019 at 21:49, Spookytooth said: Sprayed then masked up the tail feathers. Good idea to spray the larger areas before! Nice progress, Simon. Very frustrating story with an intakes... I hope your solution will work great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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